James H. Monroe
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James Howard Monroe (October 17, 1944 – February 16, 1967) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration of honor the Medal of Honor, for his actions as a combat medic in the Vietnam War.
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James H. Monroe | |
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Born | (1944-10-17)October 17, 1944 Aurora, Illinois, US |
Died | February 16, 1967(1967-02-16) (aged 22) Bồng Sơn, Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Wheaton Cemetery, Wheaton, Illinois |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1966–1967 |
Rank | Private First Class |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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